A Spring Day Hiking in and around Wellenseind Estate Somewhere in The Netherlands March 2026 A Smooth Start The bus and train ride went smoothly, and I arrived at Tilburg University station right on time. My friend showed up at the same moment, and we quickly set off for our hike. The weather was perfect […]
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Our Stay in Frederick, MD Maryland Nov – Dec, 2025 Our Frederick Metal-on-Metal Arrival! Nov 24, 2025 137 mi ~ 3.5 hrs After settling into our Airbnb in Frederick, we went out for a quick grocery run. Everything was fine until we were driving back when the car suddenly started making a scary, metal-on-metal scraping
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A Unique Winter Wonderland in Utrecht In My Home Town Nieuwegein, Utrecht January 2026 Walking Through the White Wonderland Most winters in the Netherlands are wet and cold, rarely with white snow that sticks. So when we have those days, we like to enjoy the magic of the white world. The “Lemonade” Walk January 6,
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Our Stay in Poughkeepsie, NY New York State October 2025 Early Morning Run, Noon Departure, and Two Unforgettable Bridges October 28, 2025 ~ 102 mi ~ 3.5 hrs On the day of our departure, we had plenty of time before checkout. We got up early, and after our run, we had 2.5 hours to pack
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Our Stay in Buena, NJ New Jersey November 2025 Driving to Buena, NJ November 12, 2025 ~ 175 mi ~ 4.5 hrs A visit to Ashbury Park, NJ A Comeback November 13, 2025 3.50 mi 0:41:18 hrs 48 °F I took a break from running while staying in Hopatcong, NJ. After the strenuous climb on
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Just Scratching the Surface of the New Jersey Pinelands New Jersey November 2025 New Jersey Pinelands, The Essential Three The New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (also known as the New Jersey Pine Barrens) is a 1.1-million-acre protected region in southern New Jersey. It was established in 1978 as America’s first National Reserve, containing forests, wetlands,
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Driving the Seneca Lake Byway New York State October – November 2025 The Scenix Drive Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. An Illusion at Hector Falls, Long Exposure, Lying Lens November 1, 2025 0.10 mi 2:47 min 52 °F On our way to
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Our Stay in Lody, NY New York State October – November 2025 The Bethel Woods Detour October 31, 2025 ~ 224 mi ~ 6.5 hrs Although we could check out around noon, we left two hours earlier. We had a long day ahead of us, heading west to the Finger Lakes region. We drove on
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An Unexpected View of Watkins Glen State Park New York State November 2025 Our Off-Season Visit to Watkins Glen We knew that Watkins Glen State Park’s most popular trail, the Gorge Trail, with its steps, tunnels, and waterfalls, was closed for the season. Since the Rim Trails were still accessible and only a half hour
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Our Stay in Enfield, CT Connecticut October 2025 Hotel Over House, A Five-Day Enfield Stop October 23, 2025 179 mi ~ 3.5 hrs Thanks to our late departure from Meredith, NH, we were able to check in right away at our hotel in Enfield, CT. We skipped Airbnb this time, booking a comfortable room for
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